Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent Tom Simon said law enforcement focus continues to be on locating the victims, witnesses and evidence that will solve this case.
“From day one, we’ve had several theories regarding what happened. However, without solid evidence, they remain simply ideas and cannot form the basis of criminal charges,” Simon said.
“Criminal charges must be supported by evidence establishing probable cause of a crime. We are just not there, yet,” said Simon, who is also the FBI Honolulu media relations coordinator.
“We encourage all members of the community to keep hope alive and continue to cooperate with law enforcement as new questions arise,” Simon added.
When asked about the Department of Public Safety personnel who declined undergoing the polygraph test, Simon said, “I can’t get into specifics other than to say that no one is legally obligated to cooperate with the FBI in an investigation of missing kids. Likewise, we are free to wonder why someone would choose to be uncooperative in such a serious matter.”
Simon added, “Honest sharing of information and answering questions posed by law enforcement may lead us to the key that will unlock this mystery. Both the FBI and the police appreciate the community’s willingness to share information, and we hope that continues as the investigation progresses.”
DPS had yet to release an update on the progress of the ongoing search and investigation.
The total reward money for any information leading to the recovery of the sisters or prosecution of person or persons behind their disappearance is $50,000.
Call 911, the FBI at 322-6934, the girls’ family hotline at 285-4048 or the Crime Stoppers at 234-7272.
